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"Yes, they broke the law, but it's not a felony. It's an act of love, it's an act of commitment to your family," he said.
Some moderate Republicans hope that Bush, if he survives the primary race, can help them tap into the critical bloc of Hispanic voters, who voted overwhelmingly for Obama in 2012.
Jeb's wife, Columba Bush, is from Mexico, and he speaks Spanish.
Meanwhile, for better of for worse, Bush carries with him the legacy of his father and brother.
During this week's storm over the release of a Senate report on the torture of terror suspects under George W. Bush, Jeb Bush opted for silence.
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich, who lost the 2012 Republican nomination to Romney, predicted that the younger Bush will still try his luck, albeit in a crowded field of 10 to 12 candidates.
"We have no frontrunner. This if going to be a wide open race, probably the most open on our side since 1940," he said.
e-Visa on arrival facility has been introduced at Madurai International Airport, said airport director V V Rao.
MADURAI: e-Visa on arrival facility has been introduced at Madurai International Airport, said airport director V V Rao.
The facility, introduced on Wednesday, is expected give the tourism industry a major fillip as it will enhance the convenience of visiting the southern of the state.
It would be a big help particularly for those plan a trip at the last minute. Earlier, the visitors had to go to the Indian high commission in their respective countries to get the work done.
Visitors now can apply online, minimum of four days before the trip and a maximum of 120 days. Once approved after making the necessary payment, one can take a printout to show it to the immigration officials. It can be utilised for three times a year.
Earlier, visitors to southern Tamil Nadu had to use other nearby airports like Trichy and Thiruvananthapuram airports in the absence of the facility here.
People from around 150 countries can make use of the facility.
Madurai airport is the fourth airport in Tamil Nadu to get it and 26th in the country.
V V Rao said that foreign nationals of Indian origin from Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Fiji, Mauritius, Seychelles and the Maldives would be the major beneficiaries of the facility. Millions of Indian origin Tamils living in these countries will benefit directly as they often visit.
It would also benefit tourists from Europe, the US, Canada, the UAE, Australia and other countries, he said.
“We would not have got the approved without the support of our staff from various departments. They came to support the administration to get it,” said the airport director.
He said that separate computer systems and counters had been provided for the immigration officials. National Informatics Centre has done all the required connectivity facilities.
Although people from tourism industry have welcomed the facility, they have demanded more international connectivity. At present Madurai is connected only to Sri Lanka, Singapore and Dubai. There is a big demand for Malaysia and other Gulf countries, they say.
President of Travel Club, Madurai, Chitra Ganapathy said the facility was a long overdue here. “It is a big recognition of Madurai airport and will be of great convenience to the visitors. However, Madurai needs more the international connectivity. Country like Malaysia needs immediate connection,” she said.
Along with the e-Visa facility, a peace room was thrown open on Wednesday. People who want to pray can do so here.
Left unchecked, our drones may pose significant risks to our privacy and security.
Drones flying over populated areas, unchecked, represent a real threat to our privacy, researchers have warned.
On Wednesday, academics from Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Fujitsu System Integration Laboratories revealed the results of a new study which examined over 200 techniques and technologies which are currently in use to detect and disable drones.
BGU and Fujitsu say this is the first study of its kind, which examines how lawmakers and drone developers are attempting to control drone usage.
The research, titled "Security and Privacy Challenges in the Age of Drones," (.PDF) found that cybersecurity measures developed to keep these flying camera-laden vehicles are falling woefully short.
Drones are now used for military purposes, for pizza deliveries, for delivering life-saving medication, and for surveillance & monitoring in agriculture. Drones and other forms of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are also being tested as potential future transport options.
Unfortunately, it is the minority which can ruin it for the rest of us. Drone-related security incidents are reported on close to a daily basis, and it was only a few months ago that a single drone sighted around the grounds of the UK's Gatwick airport caused chaos, grounded flights, and resulted in the misery of countless passengers attempting to travel ahead of the Christmas holidays.
The UK's response was rather limp and resulted in only a new power being awarded to police to issue £100 fines for inappropriate drone usage. However, the country found itself unable to detect or stop the drone during its antics.
Such incidents can not only disrupt the lives of citizens but can also result in damages and compensation claims -- and so organizations and governments are now looking at ways to detect and disable drones, a new market which is expected to reach $1.85 billion by 2024.
The report suggests that left unchecked, drone use in populated areas "could result in cyberattacks, terrorism, crime, and threats to privacy."
There are a number of ways that organizations are tackling privacy issues caused by drones. Radar, RF scanners, thermal cameras, audio alerts, and even falconry have all been explored, and one of the new methods which are being developed is software able to physically track a drone.
BGU and Fujitsu suggest in the report that the biggest challenge vendors face when it comes to drones and their potential impact on privacy and security is determining a drone's purpose in a non-restricted area, also known as an "open sky policy."
"The cutting-edge technology and decreasing drone prices made them accessible to individuals and organizations, but has created new threats and recently caused an increase in drone-related incidents," says Ben Nassi, a Ph.D. student from BGU's Department of Software and Information Systems Engineering (SISE). "There are many difficulties that militaries, police departments, and governments are seeking to overcome, as it is a recognized threat to critical infrastructure, operations, and individuals."
The researchers propose that drone ID systems and registration are the way forward, both of which have now been implemented in new US regulations.
Whitelisting, such as an out-of-band solution which installs microcontroller on white-listed drones able to transmit their ID to controllers for authentication; software-based monitoring systems which translate a drone's commands, unique signatures based on vendor hardware, and using cellular technology to trace operators have all also been suggested as potential solutions.
However, controlling drone use without stifling both this emerging, innovative industry and the joy of innocent enthusiasts is a difficult proposition and there is no failsafe solution available -- at least, for now.
It’s been two years since a jogger was killed.
Detectives are hoping someone has information about what happened to Andre Fuqua.
It’s Action 10’s Crime Of The Week.
Officers found Andre with a gunshot wound, as he was seated in the driver seat of a Black 2016 Subaru Crosstrek.
The vehicle also had several bullet holes.
Andre died as a result of his injuries.
His killer is still on the loose.
Family members and police are hoping someone will come forward with information about led to the shooting and person who killed Andre.
If you have any additional information about this murder, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.
“We are sorry for the distress that Sir Cliff has been through. We understand the very serious impact that this has had on him.
"We have thought long and hard about how we covered this story. On reflection there are things we would have done differently, however the judge has ruled that the very naming of Sir Cliff was unlawful. So even had the BBC not used helicopter shots or ran the story with less prominence, the Judge would still have found that the story was unlawful; despite ruling that what we broadcast about the search was accurate.
"This judgment creates new case law and represents a dramatic shift against press freedom and the long-standing ability of journalists to report on police investigations, which in some cases has led to further complainants coming forward.
"This impacts not just the BBC, but every media organisation.
"This isn’t just about reporting on individuals. It means police investigations, and searches of people’s homes, could go unreported and unscrutinised. It will make it harder to scrutinise the conduct of the police and we fear it will undermine the wider principle of the public’s right to know. It will put decision-making in the hands of the police.
"We don’t believe this is compatible with liberty and press freedoms; something that has been at the heart of this country for generations.
"For all of these reasons, there is a significant principle at stake. That is why the BBC is looking at an appeal."
January 25, 2019 Donté Colley, one of 2019's fastest-rising social media stars, talks about his chosen way to spread happiness: via energetic and emoji-laden dance videos.
January 23, 2019 At first the teachers were skeptical, but after two weeks they joined in "because the music is full of energy ... it really gets the happiness flowing," Zhang Pengfei told a local newspaper.
December 6, 2018 2 Milly introduced the popular Milly Rock dance in a 2014 music video. As of July, characters in Fortnite are able to perform a similar dance.
Garlic, thyme and allspice help flavor these wings.
Restaurants such as Mark’s are slowly curing me of my strip-mall eatery phobia. Come hungry for plates mounded with sides as well as entrees including jerk chicken, oxtail and curried goat.
Mark's Jamaican Bar and Grill serves up Caribbean favorites like spicy Jerk chicken with rice and peas, plantains and cabbage.
Demand for electricity has been lower this summer compared with the same period in July 2017, spokesman for the transmissions system operator Giorgos Asikalis said on Thursday.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he said maximum demand for this year so far, peaked on July 16 reaching 1035MW whereas last year, peak demand was on July 3 at 1095MW.
Asikalis said demand last year was much higher due to comparatively higher temperatures.
At the beginning of July 2017, temperatures reached 45C which contributed to the peak demand on July 3.
The 60MW difference between then-peak demands last year and this year can be explained by the fact that temperatures range between 34C and 39C this year therefore demand for power (usually for air conditioning units) was lower.
Nonetheless, Asikalis said there was adequate power and no reason for concern.
“We can meet demand up until 1284MW,” and the public can feel free to use air conditioning units without any concern in terms of available electricity.
On Thursday, there were 13 power generators working producing 918MW, he said.
WHAT a difference a point makes.
The League Two table still doesn’t make for pretty viewing for Newport County AFC.
And the loss of Rene Howe to a season-ending injury took some of the shine off the day.
But Saturday’s performance, particularly in the first half, and the result against a team almost certain to be among the promotion pack this season were reasons to cheer for manager Justin Edinburgh and his team.
It was desperately needed after a miserable start to the new campaign with three straight defeats in the league and a Capital One Cup first round exit.
In complete contrast, Burton Albion arrived at Rodney Parade with a 100 per cent record and anticipating a cup tie at home to Premier League QPR on Wednesday.
After victories over Oxford United, Dagenham & Redbridge and Exeter City, and Championship Wigan Athletic in the cup, Gary Rowett’s men must have thought that three points were there for the taking.
But, following defeats to Wycombe Wanderers, Morecambe and Mansfield Town, as well as Championship Reading in the cup, Edinburgh made some big calls and they paid off.
Dropping your captain is never easy but the Exiles boss wasn’t afraid to do it last year with David Pipe and he was brave enough to leave Andy Sandell out after a similarly indifferent period.
On both occasions Ryan Jackson was the beneficiary and he more than justified his recall against Burton with a superb display in attack and defence.
Robbie Willmott was shifted to left wing-back and he too was excellent as County put the early-season pacesetters under serious pressure for the first hour of the game.
With Ismail Yakubu also dropping to the bench, Darren Jones took over as captain and he used all his Football League experience to guide youngsters Andrew Hughes and Kevin Feely through a testing afternoon.
County started brightly and looked full of confidence with Adam Chapman and Mark Byrne pulling the strings in midfield and Chris Zebroski making himself a nuisance up front.
But they still required their fair share of luck to get the campaign up and running – something that was missing for the last few weeks.
The opening goal on 37 minutes was a gift. Chris Zebroski’s header was on target but Brewers skipper Ian Sharps should have been able to clear rather than head onto the bar and into his own net.
John Mousinho levelled on 51 minutes after Lenny Pidgeley, Feely and Jones failed to clear a high ball and allowed the midfielder’s scuffed half volley to nestle in the back of the net.
And the visitors could and probably should have snatched all three points near the end.
After a poor Byrne pass, Lucas Akins beat the offside trap, beat Hughes after the defender had chased back admirably, and beat Pidgeley but his neat chip clipped the post and rebounded to safety.
Another defeat would have been very harsh on the hosts, however.
They could have had a second goal themselves in the first half through Lee Minshull.
The former AFC Wimbledon man is not usually noted for his goal of the season contenders but he would surely have been in the running had the 25-yard dipping volley dropped just a few inches lower just before the break.
As it was it cannoned back off the bar and, on reflection, both sides will probably regard this as a good point come the business end of the season.
It wasn’t all positive news for County, of course. It rarely is.
Howe will require surgery after he ruptured a thigh muscle in training on Thursday and is unlikely to play again this season.
His teammates are 22nd in the embryonic League Two table and they know that another defeat at high flying Portsmouth will pile on the pressure once again.
And the pre-match Red Devil parachutists, part of the NATO celebrations, appeared to damage the precious surface with divots and burn marks visible during the game. Thanks for that Barack Obama!
that you will never see even one of the pack of six that make up your abs?
Well, worry not folks, because like kindergarten, we have all been there. So what separates those lucky ones who are seemingly able to look fit, feel fit, and be healthy for a significant amount of time from anyone else? Quite simply, it's a combination of things - genetics, nutritional factors, lifestyle habits, and personal choice. And what drives some of these people from day to day to make choices that most of us can't or won't?
Having a goal directs your energy and gives meaning to what you are doing. For example, if the Stanley Cup did not exist, hockey would be contact figure skating. The problem is that most of us don't know how to set proper goals for ourselves.
Start small: Save Everest for next year. For now, concentrate on getting around the block without stopping.
Be realistic: Unless you chop off one of your legs, you won't lose 10 pounds in 2 days (a safe average weight loss rate is about 1 to 2 pounds per week).
Be specific about your goals: The statement "I want to be strong" could be changed into "I want to be able to hold my 5-year-old in one hand, groceries in the other, and still be able to catch the dog before it gets out of the yard."

"Yes, they broke the law, but it's not a felony. It's an act of love, it's an act of commitment to your family," he said.

Some moderate Republicans hope that Bush, if he survives the primary race, can help them tap into the critical bloc of Hispanic voters, who voted overwhelmingly for Obama in 2012.

Jeb's wife, Columba Bush, is from Mexico, and he speaks Spanish.

Meanwhile, for better of for worse, Bush carries with him the legacy of his father and brother.

During this week's storm over the release of a Senate report on the torture of terror suspects under George W. Bush, Jeb Bush opted for silence.

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich, who lost the 2012 Republican nomination to Romney, predicted that the younger Bush will still try his luck, albeit in a crowded field of 10 to 12 candidates.

"We have no frontrunner. This if going to be a wide open race, probably the most open on our side since 1940," he said.

e-Visa on arrival facility has been introduced at Madurai International Airport, said airport director V V Rao.

MADURAI: e-Visa on arrival facility has been introduced at Madurai International Airport, said airport director V V Rao.

The facility, introduced on Wednesday, is expected give the tourism industry a major fillip as it will enhance the convenience of visiting the southern of the state.

It would be a big help particularly for those plan a trip at the last minute. Earlier, the visitors had to go to the Indian high commission in their respective countries to get the work done.

Visitors now can apply online, minimum of four days before the trip and a maximum of 120 days. Once approved after making the necessary payment, one can take a printout to show it to the immigration officials. It can be utilised for three times a year.

Earlier, visitors to southern Tamil Nadu had to use other nearby airports like Trichy and Thiruvananthapuram airports in the absence of the facility here.

People from around 150 countries can make use of the facility.

Madurai airport is the fourth airport in Tamil Nadu to get it and 26th in the country.

V V Rao said that foreign nationals of Indian origin from Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Fiji, Mauritius, Seychelles and the Maldives would be the major beneficiaries of the facility. Millions of Indian origin Tamils living in these countries will benefit directly as they often visit.

It would also benefit tourists from Europe, the US, Canada, the UAE, Australia and other countries, he said.

“We would not have got the approved without the support of our staff from various departments. They came to support the administration to get it,” said the airport director.

He said that separate computer systems and counters had been provided for the immigration officials. National Informatics Centre has done all the required connectivity facilities.

Although people from tourism industry have welcomed the facility, they have demanded more international connectivity. At present Madurai is connected only to Sri Lanka, Singapore and Dubai. There is a big demand for Malaysia and other Gulf countries, they say.

President of Travel Club, Madurai, Chitra Ganapathy said the facility was a long overdue here. “It is a big recognition of Madurai airport and will be of great convenience to the visitors. However, Madurai needs more the international connectivity. Country like Malaysia needs immediate connection,” she said.

Along with the e-Visa facility, a peace room was thrown open on Wednesday. People who want to pray can do so here.

Left unchecked, our drones may pose significant risks to our privacy and security.

Drones flying over populated areas, unchecked, represent a real threat to our privacy, researchers have warned.

On Wednesday, academics from Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and Fujitsu System Integration Laboratories revealed the results of a new study which examined over 200 techniques and technologies which are currently in use to detect and disable drones.

BGU and Fujitsu say this is the first study of its kind, which examines how lawmakers and drone developers are attempting to control drone usage.

The research, titled "Security and Privacy Challenges in the Age of Drones," (.PDF) found that cybersecurity measures developed to keep these flying camera-laden vehicles are falling woefully short.

Drones are now used for military purposes, for pizza deliveries, for delivering life-saving medication, and for surveillance & monitoring in agriculture. Drones and other forms of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are also being tested as potential future transport options.

Unfortunately, it is the minority which can ruin it for the rest of us. Drone-related security incidents are reported on close to a daily basis, and it was only a few months ago that a single drone sighted around the grounds of the UK's Gatwick airport caused chaos, grounded flights, and resulted in the misery of countless passengers attempting to travel ahead of the Christmas holidays.

The UK's response was rather limp and resulted in only a new power being awarded to police to issue £100 fines for inappropriate drone usage. However, the country found itself unable to detect or stop the drone during its antics.

Such incidents can not only disrupt the lives of citizens but can also result in damages and compensation claims -- and so organizations and governments are now looking at ways to detect and disable drones, a new market which is expected to reach $1.85 billion by 2024.

The report suggests that left unchecked, drone use in populated areas "could result in cyberattacks, terrorism, crime, and threats to privacy."

There are a number of ways that organizations are tackling privacy issues caused by drones. Radar, RF scanners, thermal cameras, audio alerts, and even falconry have all been explored, and one of the new methods which are being developed is software able to physically track a drone.

BGU and Fujitsu suggest in the report that the biggest challenge vendors face when it comes to drones and their potential impact on privacy and security is determining a drone's purpose in a non-restricted area, also known as an "open sky policy."

"The cutting-edge technology and decreasing drone prices made them accessible to individuals and organizations, but has created new threats and recently caused an increase in drone-related incidents," says Ben Nassi, a Ph.D. student from BGU's Department of Software and Information Systems Engineering (SISE). "There are many difficulties that militaries, police departments, and governments are seeking to overcome, as it is a recognized threat to critical infrastructure, operations, and individuals."

The researchers propose that drone ID systems and registration are the way forward, both of which have now been implemented in new US regulations.

Whitelisting, such as an out-of-band solution which installs microcontroller on white-listed drones able to transmit their ID to controllers for authentication; software-based monitoring systems which translate a drone's commands, unique signatures based on vendor hardware, and using cellular technology to trace operators have all also been suggested as potential solutions.

However, controlling drone use without stifling both this emerging, innovative industry and the joy of innocent enthusiasts is a difficult proposition and there is no failsafe solution available -- at least, for now.

It’s been two years since a jogger was killed.

Detectives are hoping someone has information about what happened to Andre Fuqua.

It’s Action 10’s Crime Of The Week.

Officers found Andre with a gunshot wound, as he was seated in the driver seat of a Black 2016 Subaru Crosstrek.

The vehicle also had several bullet holes.

Andre died as a result of his injuries.

His killer is still on the loose.

Family members and police are hoping someone will come forward with information about led to the shooting and person who killed Andre.

If you have any additional information about this murder, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS.

“We are sorry for the distress that Sir Cliff has been through. We understand the very serious impact that this has had on him.

"We have thought long and hard about how we covered this story. On reflection there are things we would have done differently, however the judge has ruled that the very naming of Sir Cliff was unlawful. So even had the BBC not used helicopter shots or ran the story with less prominence, the Judge would still have found that the story was unlawful; despite ruling that what we broadcast about the search was accurate.

"This judgment creates new case law and represents a dramatic shift against press freedom and the long-standing ability of journalists to report on police investigations, which in some cases has led to further complainants coming forward.

"This impacts not just the BBC, but every media organisation.

"This isn’t just about reporting on individuals. It means police investigations, and searches of people’s homes, could go unreported and unscrutinised. It will make it harder to scrutinise the conduct of the police and we fear it will undermine the wider principle of the public’s right to know. It will put decision-making in the hands of the police.

"We don’t believe this is compatible with liberty and press freedoms; something that has been at the heart of this country for generations.

"For all of these reasons, there is a significant principle at stake. That is why the BBC is looking at an appeal."

January 25, 2019 Donté Colley, one of 2019's fastest-rising social media stars, talks about his chosen way to spread happiness: via energetic and emoji-laden dance videos.

January 23, 2019 At first the teachers were skeptical, but after two weeks they joined in "because the music is full of energy ... it really gets the happiness flowing," Zhang Pengfei told a local newspaper.

December 6, 2018 2 Milly introduced the popular Milly Rock dance in a 2014 music video. As of July, characters in Fortnite are able to perform a similar dance.

Garlic, thyme and allspice help flavor these wings.

Restaurants such as Mark’s are slowly curing me of my strip-mall eatery phobia. Come hungry for plates mounded with sides as well as entrees including jerk chicken, oxtail and curried goat.

Mark's Jamaican Bar and Grill serves up Caribbean favorites like spicy Jerk chicken with rice and peas, plantains and cabbage.

Demand for electricity has been lower this summer compared with the same period in July 2017, spokesman for the transmissions system operator Giorgos Asikalis said on Thursday.

Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, he said maximum demand for this year so far, peaked on July 16 reaching 1035MW whereas last year, peak demand was on July 3 at 1095MW.

Asikalis said demand last year was much higher due to comparatively higher temperatures.

At the beginning of July 2017, temperatures reached 45C which contributed to the peak demand on July 3.

The 60MW difference between then-peak demands last year and this year can be explained by the fact that temperatures range between 34C and 39C this year therefore demand for power (usually for air conditioning units) was lower.

Nonetheless, Asikalis said there was adequate power and no reason for concern.

“We can meet demand up until 1284MW,” and the public can feel free to use air conditioning units without any concern in terms of available electricity.

On Thursday, there were 13 power generators working producing 918MW, he said.

WHAT a difference a point makes.

The League Two table still doesn’t make for pretty viewing for Newport County AFC.

And the loss of Rene Howe to a season-ending injury took some of the shine off the day.

But Saturday’s performance, particularly in the first half, and the result against a team almost certain to be among the promotion pack this season were reasons to cheer for manager Justin Edinburgh and his team.

It was desperately needed after a miserable start to the new campaign with three straight defeats in the league and a Capital One Cup first round exit.

In complete contrast, Burton Albion arrived at Rodney Parade with a 100 per cent record and anticipating a cup tie at home to Premier League QPR on Wednesday.

After victories over Oxford United, Dagenham & Redbridge and Exeter City, and Championship Wigan Athletic in the cup, Gary Rowett’s men must have thought that three points were there for the taking.

But, following defeats to Wycombe Wanderers, Morecambe and Mansfield Town, as well as Championship Reading in the cup, Edinburgh made some big calls and they paid off.

Dropping your captain is never easy but the Exiles boss wasn’t afraid to do it last year with David Pipe and he was brave enough to leave Andy Sandell out after a similarly indifferent period.

On both occasions Ryan Jackson was the beneficiary and he more than justified his recall against Burton with a superb display in attack and defence.

Robbie Willmott was shifted to left wing-back and he too was excellent as County put the early-season pacesetters under serious pressure for the first hour of the game.

With Ismail Yakubu also dropping to the bench, Darren Jones took over as captain and he used all his Football League experience to guide youngsters Andrew Hughes and Kevin Feely through a testing afternoon.

County started brightly and looked full of confidence with Adam Chapman and Mark Byrne pulling the strings in midfield and Chris Zebroski making himself a nuisance up front.

But they still required their fair share of luck to get the campaign up and running – something that was missing for the last few weeks.

The opening goal on 37 minutes was a gift. Chris Zebroski’s header was on target but Brewers skipper Ian Sharps should have been able to clear rather than head onto the bar and into his own net.

John Mousinho levelled on 51 minutes after Lenny Pidgeley, Feely and Jones failed to clear a high ball and allowed the midfielder’s scuffed half volley to nestle in the back of the net.

And the visitors could and probably should have snatched all three points near the end.

After a poor Byrne pass, Lucas Akins beat the offside trap, beat Hughes after the defender had chased back admirably, and beat Pidgeley but his neat chip clipped the post and rebounded to safety.

Another defeat would have been very harsh on the hosts, however.

They could have had a second goal themselves in the first half through Lee Minshull.

The former AFC Wimbledon man is not usually noted for his goal of the season contenders but he would surely have been in the running had the 25-yard dipping volley dropped just a few inches lower just before the break.

As it was it cannoned back off the bar and, on reflection, both sides will probably regard this as a good point come the business end of the season.

It wasn’t all positive news for County, of course. It rarely is.

Howe will require surgery after he ruptured a thigh muscle in training on Thursday and is unlikely to play again this season.

His teammates are 22nd in the embryonic League Two table and they know that another defeat at high flying Portsmouth will pile on the pressure once again.

And the pre-match Red Devil parachutists, part of the NATO celebrations, appeared to damage the precious surface with divots and burn marks visible during the game. Thanks for that Barack Obama!

that you will never see even one of the pack of six that make up your abs?

Well, worry not folks, because like kindergarten, we have all been there. So what separates those lucky ones who are seemingly able to look fit, feel fit, and be healthy for a significant amount of time from anyone else? Quite simply, it's a combination of things - genetics, nutritional factors, lifestyle habits, and personal choice. And what drives some of these people from day to day to make choices that most of us can't or won't?

Having a goal directs your energy and gives meaning to what you are doing. For example, if the Stanley Cup did not exist, hockey would be contact figure skating. The problem is that most of us don't know how to set proper goals for ourselves.

Start small: Save Everest for next year. For now, concentrate on getting around the block without stopping.

Be realistic: Unless you chop off one of your legs, you won't lose 10 pounds in 2 days (a safe average weight loss rate is about 1 to 2 pounds per week).

Be specific about your goals: The statement "I want to be strong" could be changed into "I want to be able to hold my 5-year-old in one hand, groceries in the other, and still be able to catch the dog before it gets out of the yard."